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    • About
    • Be Prepared
    • Care Options
      • Independent Living
      • Assisted Living
      • Assisted Living Memory
      • Inpatient Rehab
      • Long Term Acute Care
      • Skilled Nursing Rehab
      • Long Term Skilled Nursing
      • Hospice Care
      • Respite Care
      • Home Health Care
      • Caregivers + Sitters
      • Behavioral + Psych Care
    • Planning Resources
      • Estate Planning Attorneys
      • Financial Planning
      • Medicare + Medicaid
      • Pre-Needs + Funeral
      • Realtors + Estate Sales
    • Care Connections
      • Crisis - Call 911
      • Adult Protective Services
      • Alzheimer's Association
      • Area Agency on Aging
      • Friends for Life
      • Guide Program - Dementia
      • Habitat for Humanity
      • Local Churches
      • Meals on Wheels
      • MHMR
      • Senior Community Calendar
      • Senior Fellowship Groups
      • Support Groups
      • Transportation
      • VA Program Guidance
Heart of Texas HALO
  • Home
  • About
  • Be Prepared
  • Care Options
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Assisted Living Memory
    • Inpatient Rehab
    • Long Term Acute Care
    • Skilled Nursing Rehab
    • Long Term Skilled Nursing
    • Hospice Care
    • Respite Care
    • Home Health Care
    • Caregivers + Sitters
    • Behavioral + Psych Care
  • Planning Resources
    • Estate Planning Attorneys
    • Financial Planning
    • Medicare + Medicaid
    • Pre-Needs + Funeral
    • Realtors + Estate Sales
  • Care Connections
    • Crisis - Call 911
    • Adult Protective Services
    • Alzheimer's Association
    • Area Agency on Aging
    • Friends for Life
    • Guide Program - Dementia
    • Habitat for Humanity
    • Local Churches
    • Meals on Wheels
    • MHMR
    • Senior Community Calendar
    • Senior Fellowship Groups
    • Support Groups
    • Transportation
    • VA Program Guidance

independent senior living vs. living at home

What Independent Living Communities Offer

Independent Living Communities offer a maintenance-free lifestyle designed for seniors who are still active but want more convenience, safety and social connection than they may get at home. Residents enjoy private apartments with access to dining services, housekeeping, transportation, activities, fitness programs and built-in social opportunities - all without the responsibilities of home ownership, yard work, repairs or isolation.


In contrast, living at home often requires managing household chores, coordinating meals, driving to appointments, arranging home maintenance and relying on family or outside services for support. Independent Living provides a simplified, community-based environment where seniors can maintain their independence while gaining more ease, engagement and peace of mind.

independent living communities

Ascension Living Providence Village

Ascension Living Providence Village

Ascension Living Providence Village

300 W State HWY 6

Waco, TX 76712

Main #: 254.761.8500


AscensionLiving.org

Asher Point of Waco

Ascension Living Providence Village

Ascension Living Providence Village

3209 Village Green Drive

Waco, TX  76710

Main #: 254.282.0984


AsherPointWaco.com

The Delaney at Lake Waco

Ascension Living Providence Village

Dripping Springs Senior Village

2121 W HWY 6

Waco, TX 76710

Main #: 254.651.1010


TheDelaneyatLakeWaco.com

Dripping Springs Senior Village

Dripping Springs Senior Village

Dripping Springs Senior Village

2405 JJ Flewellen Road

Waco, TX 76704

Main #: 254.412.2262


DrippingSpringsSeniorVillage.com

Emerald Cottages

Dripping Springs Senior Village

Emerald Cottages

2412 Marketplace Drive

Waco, TX 76711

Main #: 254.230.1116


EmeraldCottages.com

The Homestead

Dripping Springs Senior Village

Emerald Cottages

6720 American Plaza

Waco, TX 76712

Main #: 254.772.4663


HomesteadWaco.com

The Reserve at Dry Creek

Ridgecrest Retirement Community

The Reserve at Dry Creek

701 N. Old Temple Road

Hewitt, TX 76643

Main #: 254.655.4138


ReserveatDryCreek.com



Residences at Lake Waco

Ridgecrest Retirement Community

The Reserve at Dry Creek

1550 W HWY 6

Waco, TX 76712

Main #: 254.230.9788


ResidenceatLakeWaco.com



Ridgecrest Retirement Community

Ridgecrest Retirement Community

Ridgecrest Retirement Community

1900 W HWY 6 West

Waco, TX 76712

Main #: 254.776.9681


RidgecrestHC.com


Stilwell Retirement Residence

Stilwell Retirement Residence

Ridgecrest Retirement Community

5400 Laurel Lake Drive

Waco, TX 76710

Main #: 254.772.4644


StilwellRetirement.org

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